Laboratory Technician - Physical Sciences

Smithers Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension

25 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Job summary

A leading multinational company in Shrewsbury seeks a Laboratory Technician for their Physical Testing Department. The role involves carrying out testing programs and ensuring product safety, requiring problem-solving skills and a passion for physical sciences. Ideal candidates will have a science or engineering degree or relevant hands-on experience. A generous benefits package is offered, including healthcare and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in physical testing or device testing laboratories is encouraged.
• Ability to provide quality data on time.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out multiple testing programs.
• Ensure products are safe and fit for use.
• Provide quality data to Project Leaders.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Hands-on approach

Passion for physical sciences

Education

Science or engineering degree

Job description

Laboratory Technician - Physical Sciences

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: LABOR002228

• Posted : October 14, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Shawbury MDT
Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury, ENG SY44NR, GBR

Looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your career in the physical sciences? Look no further than Smithers Medical Device Testing!

Our multinational company, founded in 1925, provides accurate data, on time, with high touch by integrating science, technology, and business expertise. With operations in North America, Europe, and Asia, we support customers in a variety of industries including transportation, life sciences, packaging, materials, components, consumer, and energy.

Our Medical Device Testing (MDT) division is a world-class team established to support the innovative and thriving medical device and combination drug product industries. Due to our continued success and increased investment, we are seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our Physical Testing Department.

As part of our passionate and supportive team, you will be carrying out multiple testing programs and providing quality data on time to the Project Leaders. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring products are safe and fit for use. Problem-solving skills, a hands-on approach, and a passion for physical sciences are key to success in this role.

The ideal candidate will have a science or engineering degree, but we encourage candidates with hands-on experience in physical testing or device testing laboratories to apply. We offer a generous benefits package, including private healthcare, pension, 25 days annual leave, and flexible working hours.

Join us as Smithers MDT Ltd, an equal opportunities employers, and be part of our year on year growth and exciting opportunities for career progression. Apply now and innovate with confidence!